Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

November 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Event Series: Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

Fridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM – 3 PM
Betsey Williams Cottage

Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding farmland to the city of Providence, which became the foundation of Roger Williams Park.

Drop in during these FREE open houses to learn about the Cottage’s history and its significance to Roger Williams Park. Presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The Betsey Williams Cottage is located near Roger Williams Park’s Elmwood Avenue entrance. Parking is available on streets surrounding the Rose Garden; see a Roger Williams Park map.

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